"KE5MBX" wrote in message
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Hi,
What's all this business I hear people talking about blasting people's
car stereos or killing cars altogether with high-power RF? I run 2m,
10m, and 11m in my jeep and I'd like to sort out the fact from the
legend and find out what kind of power I can use without risking
damage to my jeep or cars around me. At what power level is front-end
overload to a nearby radio likely? At what power level is damage
likely, and to what componets?

I am currently using only 50 watts on a 5/8 wave (2m), 25w on a 1/4
wave (10m), legal 4w on a 1/4 wave (11m)

Thanks,
Nelson KE5MBX

Hello Nelson.

I can offer a couple of references:
1. The ARRL publish a book on mobile operation (incuding aeronautical etc)
and I belive it includes a section on car manufacturer's comments about cars
and RF. I cannot be certain because my copy has been mislaid.

2. Mercedes Benz cars have a compatility table in their handbooks.
Interestingly, the table is aimed directly at amateur bands.
Again, if I can find a copy then I'll posdt what is in the table.

73, Ian
G4EAN